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Aldo Tura Goatskin Parchment & Brass Butler Crumber Crumb 3-Piece Set Italian
By Aldo Tura
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Here is an unusual crumber set by Aldo Tura of Italy. Typical of his use of materials, the three
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Brass

Butler by Aldo Tura "Quiet Butler" Container for Collecting Crumbs in Brass
By Aldo Tura
Located in Bastogne, BE
Stylish rare butler from Italian designer Aldo Tura. The handle and top of the lid are made of
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Vintage 1960s Italian Platters and Serveware

Materials

Brass

Antique Solid Brass Polished Silent Butler Crumb Catcher
Located in San Diego, CA
Solid brass versatile antique butler with brush and dust pan nice condition multiple uses, circa
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20th Century American Art Deco Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Brass

Vintage English Victorian Silver Plated Silent Butler Crumb Catcher
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage English Victorian Silver Plated Silent Butler Crumb Catcher. Circa Mid 20th Century
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Victorian Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver Plate

Stainless Steel Crumb Catcher Ashtray Butler Bakelite Handle Made in Sweden
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Stainless steel hinged crumb catcher / ashtray butler with Bakelite handle. Made in Sweden
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Vintage 1960s Danish Tableware

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Vintage FB Rogers Silver Plated Silent Butler Crumb Catcher w/ Woodem Handle
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage FB Rogers Silver Plated Silent Butler Crumb Catcher w/ Woodem Handle. Circa Mid 20th
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Victorian Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver Plate

Art Deco Bronze Stallion Crest Silent Butler Crumb Pan by Silver Crest
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Art Deco Bronze Equestrian Stallion Creest Silent Butler Crumb Pan by Silver Crest is a beautifully
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Vintage 1930s American Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Sheffield Silver Co. USA Silver Plated Butlers Crumb Catcher Tray w/ Broom
By Sheffield
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Sheffield Silver Co. USA Silver Plated Butlers Crumb Catcher Tray w/ Broom. Circa Early
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Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Vintage Silverplate Cigarette Cigar Ashtray Butler
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
silent butler or crumb catcher. Certainly very versatile.
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Early 20th Century European Edwardian Ashtrays

Materials

Silver Plate

Recent Sales

1960s Riviera Silver Butler Crumb Brush and Tray Italy
By Riviera Design
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s Riviera Butler Crumb Brush and Tray Italy Chrome plated brass with rosewood handles. Retains
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Silver Plate Silent Butler Table Crumber with Hidden Lucite Brush
By Sheffield Silver Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An electroplated silver over copper Silent Butler table crumber from The Sheffield Silver Co. USA
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Mid-20th Century American International Style Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Mid-Century Brass and Walnut Table Butler Brush and Crumb Pan
Located in San Diego, CA
Architectural Mid-Century brass and walnut table butler brush and crumb pan from West Germany
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Brass

Early Mid Century Modern Table Crumber
By Kay Bojesen
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
An early Mid-Century Modern period silent butler or table crumber by Kay Bojesen (Denmark, 1886
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Teak

Early Mid Century Modern Table Crumber
Early Mid Century Modern Table Crumber
H 0.63 in W 7.36 in D 5.5 in
Antique Unicorn Silver-Plated Silent Butler Crumb Catcher Bakelite Brush
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Antique Silver-Plated Silent Butler Crumb Catcher Bakelite Brush The Sheffield Silver Company
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Early 20th Century Platters and Serveware

Materials

Silver Plate

1960s Silent Butler Flip-Top Crumb Catcher in Gregorian Solid Copper Art Deco
By Dorlyn Silversmiths
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Silent Butler ART DECO silent butler flip-top crumb catcher or ashtray Covered hinged dish in hand
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Copper

Pair of English Chinoiserie Japanned Shell Form Crumb Trays
Located in Rio Vista, CA
. Included are two ebonized display stands. Also known as silent butlers or table crumbers, they also make
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Antique 19th Century English Japonisme More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Lacquer, Wood, Paper

Italian Modern Silver Plate and Rosewood Crumb Brush and Pan
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Italian silver plated table butler brush and crumb pan with rosewood handles. Nice, polished
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Classic Aldo Tura Italy Silent Butler 24k Gold Plated & Goatskin Parchment
By Aldo Tura
Located in St. Louis, MO
Mid-Century Aldo Tura Italy silent butler or crumb catcher in 24k goldt plate with lacquered
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Gold Plate

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19th Century Swedish Canapé Sofa
19th Century Swedish Canapé Sofa
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Glass

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Set of Four Italian Paolo Buffa Style Walnut Dining Chairs
Set of Four Italian Paolo Buffa Style Walnut Dining Chairs
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Crumb Butler For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal crumb butler for your home. Frequently made of metal, brass and wood, every crumb butler was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a crumb butler — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A crumb butler made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with Hollywood Regency — is very popular. Aldo Tura, Dorlyn Silversmiths and Kay Bojesen each produced at least one beautiful crumb butler that is worth considering.

How Much is a Crumb Butler?

The average selling price for a crumb butler at 1stDibs is $238, while they’re typically $48 on the low end and $985 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Dining-entertaining for You

Your dining room table is a place where stories are shared and personalities shine — why not treat yourself and your guests to the finest antique and vintage glass, silver, ceramics and serveware for your meals?

Just like the people who sit around your table, your serveware has its own stories and will help you create new memories with your friends and loved ones. From ceramic pottery to glass vases, set your table with serving pieces that add even more personality, color and texture to your dining experience.

Invite serveware from around the world to join your table settings. For special occasions, dress up your plates with a striking Imari charger from 19th-century Japan or incorporate Richard Ginori’s Italian porcelain plates into your dining experience. Celebrate the English ritual of afternoon tea with a Japanese tea set and an antique Victorian kettle. No matter how big or small your dining area is, there is room for the stories of many cultures and varied histories, and there are plenty of ways to add pizzazz to your meals.

Add different textures and colors to your table with dinner plates and pitchers of ceramic and silver or a porcelain lidded tureen, a serving dish with side handles that is often used for soups. Although porcelain and ceramic are both made in a kiln, porcelain is made with more refined clay and is more durable than ceramic because it is denser. The latter is ideal for statement pieces — your tall mid-century modern ceramic vase is a guaranteed conversation starter. And while your earthenware or stoneware is maybe better suited to everyday lunches as opposed to the fine bone china you’ve reserved for a holiday meal, handcrafted studio pottery coffee mugs can still be a rich expression of your personal style.

“My motto is ‘Have fun with it,’” says author and celebrated hostess Stephanie Booth Shafran. “It’s yin and yang, high and low, Crate & Barrel with Christofle silver. I like to mix it up — sometimes in the dining room, sometimes on the kitchen banquette, sometimes in the loggia. It transports your guests and makes them feel more comfortable and relaxed.”

Introduce elegance at supper with silver, such as a platter from celebrated Massachusetts silversmith manufacturer Reed and Barton or a regal copper-finish flatware set designed by International Silver Company, another New England company that was incorporated in Meriden, Connecticut, in 1898. By then, Meriden had already earned the nickname “Silver City” for its position as a major hub of silver manufacturing.

At the bar, try a vintage wine cooler to keep bottles cool before serving or an Art Deco decanter and whiskey set for after-dinner drinks — there are many possibilities and no wrong answers for tableware, barware and serveware. Explore an expansive collection of antique and vintage glass, ceramics, silver and serveware today on 1stDibs.